Girls Aloud's third album, Chemistry, was by far and away their most universally adored by both critics and fans. So why exactly did it - relatively - underperform compared to their previous releases?
It was always going to be a task for Daniel Powter to follow up the worldwide mega success of "Bad Day". But his fate as a one hit wonder was sealed by his label's costly failure to adhere to chart regulations...
With his debut solo single away from Blue, Simon Webbe quickly confounded all predictions and expectations by letting the music do the talking...
The second - and last - Fame Academy winner flew under the radar with her second album in the autumn of 2005 - and not just with the general public.
After releasing no less than five hit singles from their multi platinum debut album, even the law of diminishing returns caught up with The Pussycat Dolls.
With their chart topping second album Wonderland, McFly didn't make it easy - for themselves or their fans - as they rebelled against their image and sound.
After reinventing herself as a pop rock "Crazy Chick", Charlotte Church tried a little self reflection with a song co-written by Boy George.
The Faders attempted to inject some girl power into the wave of pop bands with self penned tunes and guitars in 2005 - and almost succeeded with it...
He might not have grabbed as much public attention as his Take That bandmates, but Mark Owen proved the grooves of his solo material were worth delving into.
Pop Essays. It's the series where every Thursday I shine new light on a forgotten pop gem from my vast library for you all. Eurovision fans - and Swedish ones in particular - may be rather familiar with our featured song this week... Artist: BWO Song: Sunshine In The Rain Release Date: 25/02/2008 Writers: Alexander … Continue reading Pop Essays #18: BWO, ‘Sunshine In The Rain’
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